Red Wings sign forward Veleno to 2-year deal

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Restricted free agent forward Joe Veleno signed a two-year, $4.55 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.

Veleno, 24, filed for salary arbitration on July 5. He recorded 28 points (12 goals, 16 assists) in 80 games last season while playing on a one-year deal worth $825,000.

Veleno has totaled 64 points (30 goals, 34 assists) in 232 career games since being selected by the Red Wings with the 30th overall pick of the 2018 NHL Draft.

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